On October 10, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) completed its review and approved Alaska’s FY26 Electric Vehicle Implementation Plan. This year’s plan reflects new interim guidance issued on August 11, 2025, which streamlines the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) planning and review process. While the plan is more concise, it remains a critical step in advancing Alaska’s EV charging network and securing over $52 million in federal NEVI formula funding available through FY22–FY26.
With this approval, Alaska is now eligible to obligate over $52 million in NEVI formula funding available through FY22–FY26. The FY26 Plan outlines how Alaska will use NEVI funds, summarizes community engagement outcomes, and details strategies for physical and cyber security. Two appendices provide additional context.
Deployment Phases:
Phase 1 (2025–2026): Complete the Alternative Fuel Corridor between Anchorage and Fairbanks, including nine previously selected charging sites (with Tesla sites pursued privately). Phase 2 (2026–2028): Expand infrastructure to rural hubs, urban destinations, and the Alaska Marine Highway System, with flexible spacing and design to meet Alaska’s unique needs. AEA will continue to provide updates as the FHWA review process advances.
We welcome public input on the draft plan—share your thoughts via email at electricvehicles@akenergyauthority.org.
The transportation sector is increasingly transitioning to electric vehicles (EV). There are now more options for hybrid and full EVs than ever, and with the recent appearance of the electric truck and other all-wheel drive options, Alaskans will see more and more EVs sharing our roadways. EVs and their charging infrastructure can bring new industries to the state, boosting our economy and saving Alaskans money. Much of the country is already transitioning to EVs. However, many Alaskans have identified barriers to adoption such as range anxiety, unknown performance in cold climates, and high prices that prevent them from confidently making an EV their next vehicle purchase. For this reason, AEA has adopted the goal to lead the effort to minimize barriers that inhibit EV adoption in Alaska.
The Alaska Electric Vehicle Working Group (AKEVWG) meets monthly to discuss EVs and charging infrastructure in Alaska. The Working Group has members from across the state including the Alaska Electric Vehicle Association, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), electric utilities, EV owners, EV vendors, municipalities, site hosts, universities, and other stakeholders.
AEA developed fast-charging stations along the State’s highway system in a phased approach, as funding allows. Using Volkswagen (VW) Trust funds, SEP funds as an added incentive, and matching private funds from participating site hosts, AEA funded a EV Fast-Charging Network connecting the Kenai Peninsula to Healy. A total of 15 fast chargers of at least 50kW and eight co-located Level 2 chargers were installed at nine locations in the following communities: Anchorage, Cantwell, Chugiak, Cooper Landing, Healy, Homer, Seward, Soldotna, and Trapper Creek. Some sites will become operational as early as fall 2021, with all installations completed by summer 2022.
AEA has used SEP funds to install Level 2 charging stations at state-owned facilities. In partnership with the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Level 2 chargers were installed in Anchorage at the Linny Pacillo Parking Garage across from the Robert B. Atwood Building and outside the Snowden Administration Building across from the Nestbett Courthouse in summer 2021.
Curious to know how much it would cost to charge an EV at home in Alaska? And what the carbon emissions would be? Use this calculator to find out.
Costs associated with installing a charging station differ depending on location, charger type, and utility rates. To make it easier for potential site hosts to estimate costs, AEA developed a calculator that can be downloaded here.
If you are interested in hosting an EV charging station, please contact us by email at electricvehicles@akenergyauthority.org.